A Novel Look at Film
Please ask your child for the following letter that was sent home yesterday.
Dear
Parents/Guardians:
Eighth
grade students just finished reading and studying the award-winning novel The
Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Since it
was first published in 1967, it has remained a popular book among teenagers
here at Avonworth.
We will
conclude the novel unit by watching the PG-13
movie, The Outsiders: The Complete
Novel on Monday, October 31. The Francis Ford Coppola movie was rereleased
in 2005 and captures the spirit of the young adult characters and themes
prevalent in the novel. The author S.E.
Hinton helped direct the movie and even played a small part in it.
Students
will learn how to critically watch the film and reflect on key elements of the
novel as they complete their “Movie to Film Analysis” online discussion in
school. After comparing and contrasting
the movie’s character development, conflicts and themes to those within the
novel, students will write and discuss their own reviews of the movie.
If you do not want your student to watch the movie, please return the form below by Wednesday, October 26. An alternative activity will be provided for students who will not
watch the movie. No action is needed if you approve of The Outsiders movie activity.
Thank you and
stay gold!
Mrs.
Galecki
8th
Grade Reading Teacher
If you DO NOT want your student to watch
the PG-13 movie, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN this form by Wednesday, October 26. You can also email your
request to me at kgalecki@avonworth.k12.pa.us.
Thank you!
_________________________________
Student Name (please print)
My child does not have my permission to
watch the rated PG-13 movie The
Outsiders: The Complete Novel on Monday, October 31. I would prefer that my child participate in an
alternative activity.
X_______________________________ ________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
